Bible Dictionary
Fever
Fever is a burning heat and a general term for diseases marked by elevated body temperature. Scripture mentions fevers in both the Old and New Testaments, including the great fever suffered by Peter’s mother-in-law.
Biblical Usage
Scripture mentions fever in both Testaments. Peter’s mother-in-law suffered from a great fever, and the son of a nobleman was near death from fever. The description of a great fever reflects the distinction then made between great and lesser fevers.
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